The Eskimo Dance, London

Eskimo Dance was the rave at the heart of the noughties grime scene. It was based around Wiley's eskibeat clan, whose take on grime was minimal, icy (appropriate given the name) and full of racing-car samples. Like dancehall, there would be multiple takes on riddims from different MCs, causing either healthy competition or needless beefing depending on your point of view. The Eski family also had ears for a hook, with the most gifted hauling themselves into the mainstream. With grime heading back underground, the dance was resurrected last year, and now gets another outing with appearances from original stars like Wiley, Skepta, JME, and D Double E, whose flow still remains grime's most endlessly satisfying. Appearing from the new(ish) school of hook-loving rappers in thrall to trap and even US pop-rap are Kozzie and Ice Kid; P Money's supercrew OGz also show, plus DJs Logan Sama, Target and Heartless Crew's Fonti and Bushkin.

Indigo O2, SE10, Sat

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Border Community, Liverpool

It speaks volumes for James Holden's reputation that he has managed to sustain such respect and interest despite the seven long years between his debut, 2006's The Idiots Are Winning, and this year's similarly acclaimed follow-up The Inheritors. This is in part due to his label, Border Community, a lean and forward-thinking institution dedicated to offbeat artists just about bleeding on to the dance floor. An intriguing DJ, naturally, Holden will doubtlessly be blending some of The Inheritors' more forceful moments – such as the exquisite, acidic Renata – into his set, alongside selections informed by his forte of fuzzy techno, Krautrock and the strangest peak-time bangers you'll hear on any sound system this year.

Kazimier, Sat

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Livin' Proof, London

For six years Livin' Proof have been tracing the constantly morphing American rap scene, and increasingly bringing its most innovative MCs over for sweaty, shouty parties. That's seen Action Bronson squeezing into the booth with Just Blaze, and Danny Brown putting the competition to shame with his impeccable, squawking flow. The four-strong team of DJs – Snips, Rags, Khalil and Budgie, all playing this birthday party – trade in 16-bar bursts that never let the vibe sag.

Village Underground, EC2, Sat

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Klik, Southend-on-Sea

The Klik clique sneer at your idea of a "big night out". For their second birthday, they've organised a 12-hour house-a-thon in the middle of Southend, presumably a warm-up for their next insomniac New Year's Eve party: the last one didn't stop for 28 hours. Midland headlines with his sleek, breathlessly pressurised tracks which have set him apart from both the trendy bass camp and the proper house lot. Montreal duo Blond:ish, who've been lapped up by labels such as Kompakt and Get Physical, provide a hazier bump for the wee hours.

Box Nightclub, Sat

GT

Numbers, Glasgow

Though it may be hard to believe – if only because it makes Scottish clubbers feel very old – Numbers is about to turn 10. A decade after this collective of DJs started played records in basement clubs and the backrooms of restaurants in Glasgow, Numbers has grown from local party-starter to international rebel rousers. The Numbers crew have started their own festival (Pleasure Principle), hosted stages and notorious after-parties at Barcelona's Sonar festival, and merged three stellar labels (Stuff, Wireblock, Dress 2 Sweat) into one Scottish dance music super-label. To celebrate they're hosting three events in Glasgow, London and New York in November and December, and a very special warm-up to all three at Glasgow's Sub Club. Playing alongside Numbers favourite Joy Orbison and resident don Jackmaster is Will Bankhead, the brains behind the immaculate record label, The Trilogy Tapes. Expect a truly exciting four hours of house, techno, and plenty of singalong Numbers classics. Not to be missed.